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How-to guide for removing the iPod Video battery.
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I too just cracked the screen in half by starting at the top. The screen is completely shot now. Got a guide for replacing screens? These things are hard to open. Be careful! Have someone hold it while you slowly pry it open.
I have a cracked screen, starting from the upper right corner. 1/3 ofthe screen is black. Can I fix it?
koby -
I just replaced a broken screen and battery tonight in my early ipod video 30g. I think you may have not got the audio cable back in correctly or you may need to replace the earphone connector. This site is great and just last week i used ifixit parts to fix my ibook dc in then tonight my ipod. Saved a ton of cash and the service is awesome.
ive just replaced my screen and its working fine, apart from when i switch it on it says i need to connect to itunes, when i do that it says that it needs resetting to factory settings, and when i do that it gets to the end then just says i need to reset it again???? any help please?
me too hav the same prob.. :D
Replaced my screen that somehow cracked in my bag while it was under the seat in front of me on an airplane. 80GB 5.5g video.
The only thing I'll add is that when I first installed the new screen, I would get all kinds of weird artifacts after putting the case back together. It would be fine with the case open but as soon as pressure was applied it would turn white and go crazy. I looked at the old screen and saw a small white plastic sticker covering the electronics on the old screens ribbon cable, so I peeled it off and put it on the new screen's ribbon cable and everything went back together and worked perfectly. Placing pressure on these components must cause trouble and I guess the sticker disperses the pressure to prevent this. It's like new.
I was really bummed because I have Rockbox running on this thing and no ipods since the 5.5g will run it, and you can't buy those anymore without spending a fortune. Thank you ifixit.com.
I need a little help guys. I have an Ipod 30G video that I plugged into a car charger and now the screen is black with the apple logo. I thought it was the battery that was dead, but I replaced it using your guide(thanks!!) and it's still showing the same thing. Black screen with the apple logo. I tried charging it and it still doesn't do anything. Any ideas what it could be? Thanks.
Replaced battery and screen on 30GB video ipod in 90 minutes. In the first 5 minutes the fine tip broke off the removal tool. Later I discovered why....I was prying the front cover off instead of separarting the back cover from the rest of the unit. The front cover tabs are right next to the back cover tabs so be sure you are getting the right one. If done properly I would have saved 30 minutes. I also broke several front cover tabs during removal so good thing I was replacing front cover too! The new front cover did not match up well with the old tabs. I agree with skipping steps 7 - 9 to release the headphone ribbon. I yanked the unit around pretty good getting the front cover back on and no trouble with the headphones. The removal tools were no match for the tape on the back of battery, instead get a very small standard screwdriver to get the battery loose. Trickiest part is the little tab that holds the battery ribbon; when you are putting it back together just push straight down nice and easy with the tip of the small tool and she locks right back in place. The wife had given up on this iPod and get a new 8 GB nano for Christmas...I inherited this one and am quite pleased for $30! iTunes did not pop up when I hooked it to the USB to charge, so I that I will go now and see if there is problem there. Terrific site, thanks for the help.
Citaat van stumped:
I followed all the steps for taking apart my 5th gen Ipod video, replacing the factory battery with a new one. Now my click wheel does not work. I've tried resetting it without success. Any suggestions?
I have exactly the same problem, though I was replacing the headphone jack instead. Nothing appears to be loose and I didn't open the front panel at all.
Citaat van jimmora:
Hi - no need to disconnect all those cables, take out the HD, etc. Skip all the way to unscrewing and save the effort of trying to sneak those cables back into place.
well the cables aren't too bad, and you don't want to accidentally tear one of the cables when sliding in the new display-- i'd recommend disconnecting the hard drive, battery and headphone jack before attempting to remove the screen.
Citaat van jingofafa:
BRILLIANT instructions!
I got software problem after installing new Logic Board. iTunes keeps asking me to restore - I do, but it make no difference. Still can't synch. Anyone else have this problem?
Citaat van benthuronyi:
I have exactly the same problem, though I was replacing the headphone jack instead. Nothing appears to be loose and I didn't open the front panel at all.
Yes, when I replaced my screen, the click wheel no longer works except I can hold the select & menu buttons and rest my i-pod all day long. that is the only part of the click wheel that now works. Anyone can help all 3 of us out?
Citaat van terry cynright:
I found out the problem: I used the wrong Logic Board! I have a 5th Gen. 80GB model and needed the 820-1975-A board (instead I installed the 820-1763-A board, which apparently only works for 30 and 60 GB models).
I wish I'd read this sooner: upgrading hard drive from 30 GB to 80 GB
I've just replaced the my battery too (30 GB Video). Though it was quite challenging to opening the iPod, it all went smoothly after that; except from a small incident when the small tool broke when attempting to remove the battery from the iPod back. I used the big one instead and it went all fine. I also skipped steps 7-9)
CAUTION: when removing the battery from the iPod back panel, watch-out not to damage the "hold button cable" . The cable is right below the battery, and might be glued to it.
I've connected the iPod to iTunes and everything is reacting fine. My iPod is recharging right now on its cradle :-)
Total handling time: 45 min max.
Thanks to everyone for the tips. Great web site!
Citaat van benthuronyi:
I have exactly the same problem, though I was replacing the headphone jack instead. Nothing appears to be loose and I didn't open the front panel at all.
I'd check that the control cable is correctly seated in its ZIF socket. And that the hold switch is not on.
Citaat van Miroslav Djuric:
Nice guide!
It is a nice guide. I happened to have access to a #000 Phillips which I thought worked a little better than a #00. What do you think?
just tryed to replace battery in my i pod but didnt work had to put old battery back in the cable seems to be backwards to the oiginal one now what
Have you tried flipping the battery over?
eggs -
The first step was the most difficult for me, as I nearly destroyed the wide opening tool sold by ifixit in the process... after wedging it slightly open, I then grabbed a screwdriver and pulled apart the rest of the iPod. On second thought if I remembered, the putty knife sold here would also help at the very beginning.
Thanks ifixit!
Excellent instructions! One suggestion was made to start at the bottom. The first step does show the tool used to start opening at the bottom; so, starting at the top contradicts the first step anyway. Am currently repairing a friends MBP, so have learned a lot about Apple's micro-technology. Patience is certainly a virtue here! : ) Thank you, iFixIt!! Jim W, Panama City, FL
This was a workout! This took me 75+ min.
Very hard to open. Needed butter knife to work the crack begun by iPod opening tool (aka myFinger opening tool when it slips); would take forever with only the tool. Hard to sense when retaining clips release. Please use screws, Apple!
Step 6: Really tricky to slide up the tiny brown connector latch without popping off either it or the tiny white logic board connector. So delicate! I popped off both. Argh! By God's grace, nothing broke, and I got it all back together.
Steps 7-9: Skipped, and glad I did, given #6; just be careful not to over-twist ribbon cable joining case & face..
Step 10: Don't pry out battery looking from same angle as in photo; turn 180 degrees so you can see what's under battery, where to pry or not. I pried with small screwdriver; plastic tool is wrong shape. Apply leverage sensitively; peel headphone ribbon cable off adhesive as you go … slowly. I left some paper on adhesive so cable wouldn't adhere again.
But success. Thanks, iFixit.
I was doing great until I pulled the battery connector off the board. I guess that's game over. Darn! I'm really just trying to rescue someone's music. Does anyone know if there's a way to connect the hard drive to a Mac and access the contents without a functional iPod?
Well, I found external USB cases on Amazon and eBay for the 1.8" ZIF hard drive, so I know it's possible to use the iPod's drive as an external drive. I just don't know whether it's formatted in a way I can access the music.
I think it's easier if you open it by a side. It took me less than 20s, and from the bottom i can't.
Free the first retainer clip on the bottom of the iPod using the iPod opening tool. The tool's edge should point towards the metal back case to prevent scratching the plastic front.
I'm having a lot of difficulty with Step 2. The tool goes in nicely but I can't seem to find the right tool movement that releases the first retainer clip on the bottom. I never get the degree of separation of the back case shown in the photo. When I remove the tool, it just closes back up. Any help is appreciated.
Thank you very much. I bought from Spain, it took less than a week to arrive and the replacement was very easy. Peace of cake with your step-by-step guide.
Great job!!
Citaat van kk:
I'm having a lot of difficulty with Step 2. The tool goes in nicely but I can't seem to find the right tool movement that releases the first retainer clip on the bottom. I never get the degree of separation of the back case shown in the photo. When I remove the tool, it just closes back up. Any help is appreciated.
I also had problems with this and it took some time. The pictures didn't help much with this problem. Honestly, I'm not 100% sure how I got it to work, but I think it is necessary to pry the metal casing outward while working the face upward. Don't give up. I hope this helps.
Just a word of warning to everyone, be careful with Step 2. I was having a hard time opening my iPod (I was using a screwdriver), but when it finally opened I accidentally knocked off some small black thingy on the logic board. I am not too devastated, because it was not working in the first place. But just wanted to warn others.
i found it useful to get an old credit card to help freeing the case, somehow the opening tool i add was made of really soft plastic - and yes i confirm it s quiet hard to open but afterwards it s snaping back into place quiet easily
So i did it with success - watch out there is 2kind of motherboards -
the audio was gone on mine ( got it replace once by apple (bought in 2006 replace in 2010 failed again in 2011 but no chance to replace it, so i repaired it ...thanks i fixit )
After having given up on getting the case open, I decided to try again. I succeeded by having 2 tools, 1 to keep the bottom open while I used the other to pry open the sides. After that, replacing the hard drive was easy. I did not need to fully separate it by unseating the headphone ribbon jack.
I found using another ipod opener tool handy to just hold open the case enough to get a start on the side clips.
After hurting my thumb while trying to open the bottom-side I watched some youtube clips to get an idea how it should look like. Instead pry open the case I had much more success by sliding the side of the case up and down with the opening tool until it come loose a litte bit. Then working to the edges and around till a side, top and bottom where open.
Following the guide is fairly simple. The easiest way to open it, is to slide the tool once you have it in between the metal and the plastic cover. Take your time. A big thanks to ifixit for this guide.
I could NOT get the opener to do anything starting from the bottom of the iPod. Working off someone else's recommendation, I managed to get a credit card wiggled in there, which gave me the room on the side to get the opener in, and with the slightest twisting motion was able to easily push the case open. Slide down, rotate a little, repeat repeat. Had the case off in about 45 seconds from getting the card into the gap.
It was very hard for me to open the case. It took me about forty minutes for this step alone. Try to keep the gap open with a different tool while you work around the edge to a different side. I wished I had a third hand. One to hold the ipod and two to hold the two tools. The top cover bends slightly but this is not a problem, because it's just protective plastic. The clips at the sides also break slightly. Remove the really tiny bend plastic parts because they will be in the way when reinserting the cover (by just pushing the cover back into its place).
To open the case in step 2, think of it more as slightly/gently lifting the metal case away from the clips on the face of the iPod as opposed to pushing in the clips to release them.
Use the pics for reference of where the clips are located.
Imagine popping the case off those clips; the iPod begins to spilt open as you work around the edge.
I had good luck starting on the lower right corner when facing the iPod, then moving around the to the bottom in a clockwise manner.
For me the whole thing started to separate, this guid says the front will separate but says nothing about the little screws holding the front on as well! 2 of the tabs with screws on mine broke at the bottom but thats fine just dont go thinking you can take the front off with just a few tabs!
Ok so followed all steps and all went well but headphones still won't work. Everything else seems fine but I'm still with same problem before I changed part. What else could be wrong with it?
This ipod with the plastic face is a Lot easier to open than the Classics which all but require deforming the metal to open it. The tabs on this are plastic, so just think of needing to just slightly push those tabs inward while pushing that side of the case slightly outward by rocking/ twisting the opening tool back and forth in the seam. Another trick is getting the tool in and slowly sliding it along the edges to start working it loose all the way around (or at least 3/4 of the way around). Then if needed, use a 2nd tool (or a guitar pick, credit card, small putty knife, icing spatula, etc) to prop open the gap while you pry/ twist with the tool one side at a time. Good luck!
Yeah, if you think you're trying to remove the front bezel you're going to have a bad time.
You are trying to remove the metal backing.
The front bezel is attached to most of the internals by screws. The screws are only accessible by removing the metal backing.
The guide should really update step 2 with more details about this.
6 very small screw fasteners attach the front panel/bexel to metal main iPod internal frame.
See Step 12 for photos.
Initial step is ONLY separation of back metal enclosure from the remainder of iPod.
The front plastic panel/bexel remains attached to main iPod frame until later in process.
Insert the iPod opening tool into the left side of the iPod, with the edge of the tool pointing towards the metal back.
A small guitar pick can be extremely helpful in opening the iPod. Simply insert it and slide the pick around the case to free the clips to streamline the process.
Gently enlarge the existing crevice by wiggling the iPod opening tool and moving it to the left.
Continue doing so until the entire side of the iPod is loose.
You can then insert an iPod opening tool to the right of the Hold button. Be very careful while inserting the tool, as the display is very fragile.
Just a note that if you don't have the special opening tools to hand, a couple of guitar picks did the trick for me :-)
I successfully opened my iPod 5G 60GByte with 4 metal guitar picks (these are ultra thin and have a very strong tip to pry in between the plastic front and the metal back/casing)! Make sure you work on the metal back/casing and NOT on the plastic front <= using the (metal) guitar picks pry in between the the plastic front and the metal back/casing with a steep angle (almost 90 degrees with plastic front and hence almost parallel to the sides) downwards so that the sides of the metal back/casing "open up" / bend outwards. The plastic latches of the plastic front than come loose automatically. Once you finished one side the rest follows almost instantly. DO NOT TRY TO PUSH THE PLASTIC LATCHES FROM THE PLASTIC FRONT INWARDS! It took ME less than 10 mins to separate the plastic front from the metal back/casing this way! Thanks for the tip Casey!
I found this to be the most difficult step and I don't know if I just used the wrong tools or if I wasn't effectively sliding the tool down the edge to unclip the sides (fyi, I have a ifixit tool kit and used the plastic tools in there). Eventually my ipod gave and separated after about 10-15 of me wrestling with it, but i could see that some of the white plastic bits where the tiny screws are anchored broke in some places. Could've been the fact that it's just old.
This needs to mention that the plastic front face of the ipod is SCREWED ONTO THE INNER CHASSIS! I ended up tearing all the screw connections in an effort to remove the face, as the picture above showed. You actually want to try to make sure you keep the face and the chassis together, and remove the back cover, not the front cover.
Gently glide the iPod opening tool on the top of the display, making sure to free the retaining clips.
The other sides of the iPod should now easily come loose. If they do not, use iPod opening tools on the right side of the iPod in the same way as on the left side of the iPod.
Separate the front of the iPod from the back about an inch (or a couple of centimeters).
In case the IPod housing resists the rigidness of the plastic opening tool (tool starts to dismantle slightly) better keep a proper edge on the opening tool and use a very small screwdriver - as sometimes supplied with the display - to very gently squeeze between the housing halves as described to do with the plastic opening tool, so the edge facing rather twards the metal back. The retainer clips just fit tight, no hooks or lightly breaking edges. Once the housing starts to open minimal fingernail force to pull housing parts slightly apart might help, too.
Be wary when separating the two halves at the top of the screen. There is only so much flex until your screen will crack which mine did. It was already riddled with dead pixels that made half of it unreadable, but the crack thus required me to get a new screen too. Fun!
Thanks for the guide Miroslav Djuric (and 7 other contributors) it made this battery replacement quite easy. Like others have said, opening the case is the hardesest part but with a bit of perseverance and a valium or two it osn't too bad. :)
I released the retaining clip by gently pulling it up out of the back half of the case (easy does it just ease one side up at a time in small increments) and gently pulling the the battery cable out of its socket with some tweezers. Then I gently lay both halves side by side, gently prised the battery up to release it from the lower case (some adhesive holds it in but it releases quite easily) Fitting the new battery just necessitated putting a right angle bend in the cable at the end at the same distance as the old cable has it.
Ensure that the hard drive plastic strips are sitting down all the way into the lower case while you clip the two halves back together. Start at the end that has the hold switch and work your way evenly along both sides until you reach the other end.
One tip is to test that the unit powers up before clipping the two halves back together as you do not want to have to go through the whole opening procedure again if you didn't manage to get the cable back into the socket correctly. Charge the battery up fully before using the IPod for any extended period of time
On open I found that my front case (seen in Step 3 that is attached with small screws) had corroded and instead just peeled off the front plastic piece, rather than having the back pop out. In some ways this made it easier to see the opening of the back, but it also made the track wheel fall out.
This experience is obviously no fault of the guide here, but worth noting that this might occur to your old ipod.
Otherwise fantastic website. I've never fixed anything more than replacing shoelaces in my entire life and I got this done. My ipod seems like it will work - I am currently loading up the charge to calibrate the battery. Thanks ifixit!
Use angled tweezers or an iPod opening tool to slide up the brown connector latch, holding the orange battery ribbon cable in place. Make sure you pull from both sides of the latch. You only need to lift the brown connector latch up about 1-2mm to free the cable. Do not lift more or remove the latch, or you might pull the white connector with it!
Remove the cable from the connector.
It was the first time I broke open my iPod, and I was a little fuzzy on what was going on with this step. To amplify use the lip of the small opening tool to catch the edge of the cable retainer and gently pull straight up. It should click when released. To get the cable reinserted during reassembly, it was difficult to juggle both halves of the case and have enough slack in the cable to insert it back in the housing. What I used and was very helpful was a surgical hemostat that I used to gently grasp the cable and manuver it back into the housing.
f'n great site, i fixed two of my iPods easily, best advice is be incredibly gentle with every step.
I have had so much bad luck with this step. I stopped using the iPod tool since I do tend to use it as a leverage point and actually break the connector of the board. I now use a paperclip that i bend into a L shape hook and lift the clip. Haven't broken one since...
This was extremely helpful! My brown connector latch is positioned vertically, so I could not use the ipod tool. The paperclip worked perfectly!
asbell -
What did you do after you broke the connector? I broke mine and can't get the battery cable to stay in its place.
the small connector should not be a prob. i use the apple spudger tool to lift it (to release) and push it down(lock it). it has a definite click as you push down. dont fear the apple!
I had trouble once i replaced it with getting it in. Every time i put it in i didn't relize that you have to push it down to lock it. This comment really helped!
The iPod opening tool seemed too large for the gap between the case and the connector latch since the thin edge of the tool had broken off during case opening. I used the flat tip of the screwdriver tool on my pocket knife. Be careful if you tilt the case during reassembly. The small brackets/bumpers (blue in the photo) can fall out. If they do, just reorient them according to the photo.
A really, really stupid design having this type of connector that you suppose to pry up the tap to release the cable. The white plastic part of the connector is not secured to the logic board at all. So when you pry up on the brown tap u can easily lift the whole thing off. Again, dumb design Apple.
I had trouble with the battery clip. As I was trying to leverage the opening tool under the clip I heard a pop. This being the first time I messed with this I thought the latch was open. I could not remove the cable. I tried again with the tool and heard another pop. The cable came out and the rest of the battery replacement was easy, got the new one back in no problem. Problem, the battery clip separated from the logic board when trying to lift the latch :/ Totally uncool, I scoped it out with a magnifying glass and saw that the logic board was damaged and a repair to the clip will be improbable. I am going to try one fix first before, eventually investing in a logic board. It probably won't work but I'll give it a shot.
I broke the Brown piece ;_; and when I tried to put it back on with a pair of tweezers it flew and I can't find it. is there a place where I can buy a replacement one?
You can buy the whole connector from Chinese sellers on eBay for like 7-8 dollars.
rgarjr -
I also broke off the battery connector piece off of the logic board. Any ideas on if I can just replace the connector piece, or if I will have to replace the whole logic board?
Where you able to find It? I just broke mine and haven't been able to find it. Do you happen to have a link?
Be very careful here.
My configuration was slightly different, the blue tools were too wide to open the connector. I used the tip of a sharp knife and used very little pressure and wiggled upwards the connector from all four sides. Do not push sideways under any circumstances!! I needed ten minutes for this step. I luckily didn't break anything. I was scared when the battery cable finally fell out. I didn't expect that it was just the end of the cable with four visible contacts. To connect the cable of the replacement cable, bend it 90 degrees down so that it goes into the open connector, then carefully push down the connector. It should go down with a very little click. If you are unsure whether you have power, don't close the ipod yet, but connect the ipod with power and wait about 15 minutes.
The L bended paper clip in association with a tweezer gave a very good result to unlock the power supply connector. Cheers
Then new battery came with the cord wrapped around the battery and the instructions didn't mention that you need to unwrap the cord. More importantly, the old battery cord had a 90 degree bend at the end that plugs into the iPod and the new battery came with a straight end. Putting a 90 degree bend in the end was easy and after that it plugged into the slot just fine.
Be really careful when you lift the brown retaining clip for the battery cable as you can quite easily lift the whole connector off the logic board rendering it useless. Ask me how I know :) I had successfully removed the cable and refitted it twice before but I rushed this time and ruined it. Luckily I got it for nothing so no big loss but very annoyed with myself.
I found this thread about one possible way to repair the battery connector if you rip it off the board. Not an easy repair but some great information on where the connectors pins go to The Brown connector broken. See @Wolfson reply
Use the pointed tip of a black spudger to hold down the white part of this connector. Then use angled/offset tweezers to pop up the brown part to release the cable. when reassembling use the black spudger or your finger to pop it back down. Give the slightest tug and make sure you get some resistance to ensure a good connection. Do not
You don't need to pull up this switch! you can just gently pull and the cable will come out anyway, and go back in with a little pressure, in my opinion its not worth it when you can easily break the brown clip.
If you notice in the picture right next to the brown connector is a blue looking support, its has several angles to it. I used a very small surgical hemostat and removed that piece. On my device it was gray in color. I came out very easily, i just pulled straight up. It gave me a little more wiggle room, also, I did use both that hemostat and a very tiny flat edge screwdriver to pull up on that connector.
And again...... Thank You IFixit !!!! my Ipod is back up and running perfectly
Jeffrey A Roso (aka JaR)
You should now have one orange ribbon cable still attaching the front case to the back.
At this point you are able to remove and replace the blue rubber bumpers, or continue with separating the case.
Am I the only one that got a battery from ifixit and the battery cable was not like the original and much shorter, the ribbon cable was rapped around the other side and about 3/4 inch shorter, and im not sure how to go about the rest of the steps... any advice would be a great help.
Citaat van speedisgood2004:
Am I the only one that got a battery from ifixit and the battery cable was not like the original and much shorter, the ribbon cable was rapped around the other side and about 3/4 inch shorter, and im not sure how to go about the rest of the steps... any advice would be a great help.
oops, just realized you have to make the bends to the cable yourself and unravel the ribbon from how the batter comes shipped.
Citaat van ferny:
the brown connector holding the orange battery ribbon cable in place broke off is that bad?
that piece needs to be on their (on the motherboard) so the battery stays connected securely.
I followed all these steps to the letter, charged the new battery and all worked fine for about a day. Now I can't get the iPod to respond to anything. The screen is black, it won't charge, itunes doesn't realize it's plugged in. It is flat out dead and just won't respond to anything. Suggestions?
Citaat van Sue:
I followed all these steps to the letter, charged the new battery and all worked fine for about a day. Now I can't get the iPod to respond to anything. The screen is black, it won't charge, itunes doesn't realize it's plugged in. It is flat out dead and just won't respond to anything. Suggestions?
Mine is acting the same way. I first replaced the hard drive, then the screen, then the battery. Now all it does it says 'do not disconnect'. On my new laptop, it won't let itunes load and stops the o/s from starting if its connnected upon startup. Any ideas?
Exact same thing happened to me. I am trying to assure everything is connected right, but if that does not work I don't know what more I can do. Ideas anyone?
I wish I'd done some troubleshooting before I bought a new jack. I got this far in the manual and discovered the connector holding the second ribbon in place had popped open and the ribbon was loose. I reconnected it and problem solved!
If it pops open it looks as if the connector is gone but it isn't. I put the ribbon back in place and gently swept the tool over the spot where the connector is and it went back into place.
Oh well, I have an extra jack if I should ever need it in the future. I know others with the same kind of iPod so I might save the day for someone someday.
Lift up the hard drive to expose the headphone jack ribbon connector (indicated by the yellow box).
help:( when i separated the infamous clip i accidently dislodged the cable displayed in the yellow box any suggestions appreciated!
By dislodged, do you mean that the cable slipped out of the connector— or that the cable broke? If it came out of the connector you will need some angled tweezers to flip the connector tab up and then slide the cable back under it, then snap the connector closed over it. If the cable broke, then you will need to get a replacement (I got mine on ebay).
With the iPod opening tool, gently lift the brown tab of the headphone ribbon cable connector. The tab will rotate up 90 degrees, releasing the ribbon cable.
Using your fingers, pull out the headphone jack ribbon cable.
Take great care in lifting this tiny brown tab. It is easy to break. Also, take extra great care when re-installing the cable and setting the tab back down on the cable. The cable slightly "sticks" in place before you place the tab back on it. I cannot stress how much gentleness is key with these miniscule tabs.
Also to elaborate on euphoria's comment on the brown retaining clip, it does flip back to open, so do be very careful with this clip, but dont freak out when the clip flips back on itself, cause when i did it i thought i had snapped the clip in half... but turns out its fine. Hope this takes a little of the stress out of this delicate process.
Citaat van euphoria:
Take great care in lifting this tiny brown tab. It is easy to break. Also, take extra great care when re-installing the cable and setting the tab back down on the cable. The cable slightly "sticks" in place before you place the tab back on it. I cannot stress how much gentleness is key with these miniscule tabs.
Umm if the brown retaining clip breaks, is there anyway to fix it
Citaat van dreamer92:
Umm if the brown retaining clip breaks, is there anyway to fix it
I didn't break the tab, but I did lose it. Anyway to replace this? Don't even know what it's called to search for it...
Citaat van dreamer92:
Umm if the brown retaining clip breaks, is there anyway to fix it
I need to know if this is possible to purchase just the retaining clip that connects the battery to the top of the iPod (the delicate clip everyone is warning about).. Mine broke and on top of that i dropped it and lost it... Am i pretty much screwed?
I've seen a few comments regarding leaving the headphone ribbon cable attached thus making it unnecessary to lift the hard drive when replacing a battery. I just replaced the battery in my iPod Video 30GB and I started with the intention of not doing that. After going through the process, I'd recommend following the instructions as stated. Those ribbon cables can be fragile and not removing the headphone cable forces you to torque it around while trying to remove the battery, and plus it's difficult to maneuver around it. It's better to remove it so you have more room to work and less possibility of damaging it when the battery finally comes free.
This Step is very tricky!!!!
How to detach is not very hard, but to put it back is a nightmare, please be careful. After spent 1hour fighting with this step I found myself a hard time dealing with a small little tiny golden ribbon, and desperately tried to put the ribbon back to origin. Eventually I successfully ended up this step by placed the ribbon underneath the lock and quickly threw the HD back to press the weight on the ribbon, so it won't be moved. Luckily, It works and Hope this is help u out of the dark, in case u have a same problem as mine.
Insert an iPod opening tool in between the metal case and battery at the location illustrated by the picture.
Gently wiggle the tool while pushing it further in between the battery and back case. The adhesive holding the battery should give, allowing the battery to be removed from the rear panel.
Great Guide except the battery bronze strip was slightly shorter than the original one, further more the bronze connector tip was a bit wider too and i had to trim it so it will fit on the connector. Have to say I was not very happy about that, but I finally got it to work!
My battery ribbon cable was not fully extended. Once fully extended, and the end bent to match the original, it fit just exactly right.
larry -
When removing the battery do not pry to the left of the battery (under the hold switch). Prying there will end up resulting in a torn yellow hold switch wire.
Also be aware with the newer video iPods there is a ton of tape/adhesive it will be quite difficult to remove the battery... in the end you might end up ripping the hold switch wire anyway.
Original battery adhesive was slightly stronger than I thought it would be...If you put the battery up to eye level, you should be able to see where the adhesive is attached to the battery and that should make it easier to remove. The bronze cable connected to the hold switch was stuck to the battery, so be careful about removing the battery...don't want to damage that cable.
I repair medical electronics for a living, so I found this to be a rather simple installation. All the tips were great and I found the adhesive to not be much of a factor. Less than 5 minutes to complete the project. By the way, the bronze cables you are all talking about are called ribbon cables. Mine was the correct size and length. Thanks iFIXit!
Ok I followed the guide to step 10. took out the original battery. Put the replacement battery in the spot where it goes. But now the Cables will not STICK. the Cable under the HD for the Audio port pops out with the slightest movement. I cannot for the life of me figure out how to get it to stay. I've followed the Guide Backwards now and It always pops out. Also there is a teeny retainer clip for the Cable from the battery to the other side, HOW DO I get it back on???
So the Problem is, Sure its a great all wonderful guide to show how to open an iPod but it doesn't help me to get it back together very well.
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Ok I followed the guide to step 10. took out the original battery. Put the replacement battery in the spot where it goes. But now the Cables will not STICK. the Cable under the HD for the Audio port pops out with the slightest movement. I cannot for the life of me figure out how to get it to stay. I've followed the Guide Backwards now and It always pops out. Also there is a teeny retainer clip for the Cable from the battery to the other side, HOW DO I get it back on???
So the Problem is, Sure its a great all wonderful guide to show how to open an iPod but it doesn't help me to get it back together very well.
So here i have it... my iPod was working mostly except no battery charge. So I spend the cash to fix it myself. the Opening the case was the easy part. I swapped the batteries was easy... But Now I am at a loss and Cannot get it back together. I am afraid it will never Work again.
I've discovered something else... While the Replacement Battery w/ Ribbon Cable is the Same exact part number Model # 616-0232, As the Original battery in my 5th Gen 80GB Video iPod, the Replacement Battery's Ribbon Cable is a Tad Shorter, perhaps by a couple mm, therefore It is NOT the Same Length and I cannot plug it into the other side with the Retainer clip.
How do I keep the Audio Ribbon Cable and HD Ribbon Cable from popping out as well? The clip flips down but does not lock.
I had to use a metal tool to unglue the battery cause the plastic sponger broke.
I, too, broke the hold ribbon cable. I didn't read carefully enough and understand exactly where the cable was under the battery so I clipped it with the plastic tool, then finished tearing it when the battery finally came out.
It would be helpful to identify the location of the hold cable under the battery - I didn't realize where it was located and that I would hit it as I tried to work the battery free. All the information is there in the step, but emphasis could be added.
Two aditional recommendations regarding this step:
1) Going forward, if the ribbon cable for the hold switch is torn or damaged, the ipod should (and in my case did) continue to function, although with hold off at all times. If you do tear the cable and can wait, I recommend not reassembling before replacing the ribbon cable to avoid the risk of accidentally powering on the ipod while separating it for the cable replacement. I managed to use it for a while until the replacement cable arrived, but had to be very careful not to accidentally turn the unit on as the hold switch was no longer connected.
2) When replacing the battery, it sits securely without the adhesive. When making the swap, I recommend not using the adhesive. My replacement came with a peel-off backing which I left intact. This makes future operations (like replacing the headphone jack and hold switch cable) much easier.
The replacement battery was slightly longer than the original. I was able to check the fit by standing the battery up perpendicular to the case; the long edge just barely fit. I had to trim some tape off the end and work the cardboard corner a bit. When laying the battery down into the case, I had to take care not to push on and break the plastic board and component to the left of the battery (according to photo orientation - opposite end from the hold switch).
I don't think the adhesive for the original battery overlapped with the bronze ribbon that was on the back plate. I did notice, however, that the adhesive on the replacement battery from ifixit runs across the entire surface and will make contact with the ribbon. I actually left a small bit of the adhesive paper on so the glue won't make contact and tear the ribbon in the event I have to replace it again. The only thing I'd note is that after closing up my ipod, the gap between the front/back plates seem just a smidge wider at the corner where the batter sits. I don't think the addition of the paper is at fault, but it must be the shape of the battery that's causing it. I don't expect the ipod to look perfect after going under the knife, but just something to look for when you're closing it up.
In the battery removal procedure, do any of you think that the application of heat might help? I'm thinking that a hairdryer or heat gun might work to make it infinitely easier. I haven't repaired my wife's iPod 5.5 yet, so if there is no response I'm going to try applying heat if the battery doesn't come loose with moderate effort. Does anyone think that applying (low) heat is a bad idea?
Battery replacement ( and the top HOLD Switch / Earphone assembly too as Apple was kind enough to place an excess amount of adhesive under the old battery, so when removing it, the Flex Cable tore partially) all went well… However the Battery level Indicator does not accurately track the battery Level as the the level drops to Zero even though there is still at least 1-2 hours left… Tried resetting the iPod + Charge / Discharge Cycled numerous times…. Anyone have any suggestions?
Look carefully to be sure you have depressed the locks on the ribbon cables fully, they both will give you a little click you can feel more than hear. Nice kit and instructions, good job!
This was fantastic! I'm a girl geek. This is my 3rd iGadget battery I've purchased and replaced from ifixit. My darling beloved and very old iPod is charging now. Thanks for doing this guys!
This was my second battery replacement and it went much better than first one - except the case was even tougher to open. The caution about the latch that holds the battery cable was clear to me this time, the latch definitely moved, but very little. I kept gently trying to raise it, then checking the battery cable to see if it was free, until the latch popped a bit. After that it was easy. Thanks!!!
Anyone have two gray rubber square clips that fell out of the device? I can't tell what they are and how to get them back in the iPod before I close it back up.. help!
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
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I manage to placed the battery on my ipod, but one of the tools tip is broken. It's not rigid enough to handle the opening of the cover. But thanks for the help. Now my ipod is up and running. :)
It works! It was hard to remove the battery though, my iPod is old and the battery was kinda swollen and the glue was strong. Be CAREFUL when removing the battery because there's the jack plug cable under it and you could damage it. Thanks Ifixit!
I've had my iPod video 30GB since it came out in 2005. It still worked and has been used in my car running off various head units over the years but the battery just wouldn't stay charged for long. It would last for a few hours but if you let it sit it would just die. This was a super easy way to give it new life. Worth every penny! =)
Thank you, thank you, thank you, iFixIt! I was able to replace the battery in my wife's 9-yr-old iPod Video. Believe it or not, the battery died only last year! iFixIt has been my source for repair of two Apple products now.
I do have a suggestion for the headphone connection part - make sure the ribbon is fully seated before the brown tab is closed. I didn't, and had only one channel, so I had to take it apart again. I used my trusty Swiss Army knife to open the case; the sturdy small blade worked well. After working on a friend's Macbook Pro, I knew to expect a sturdy case. As for the headphone connection, once the ribbon cable was properly seated, it stayed in place while I very very carefully pushed the brown tab until it sort of snapped into place. When I didn't have the ribbon properly seated, the tab didn't snap into place. Even with a magnifier, it's a tricky one!
Over all, I am impressed with iFixIt! Thanks again!!
Was really dubious about being able to change the battery myself but took a shot and it seems to be working. I agree that the little spudger thing is not sufficiently sturdy-it got frayed right away. I had better luck getting the cover off with a paint scraper which chewed up the plastic a bit but got the job done. I tried to keep both halves close together but the headphone jack ribbon slipped out, a screw fell out of nowhere, another little plastic bit fell out--I was sure this iPod would never work again--but it all went back together and then appeared to be dead but it turns out that the battery needs to charge and everything seems to be working. It's a miracle and I'm so impressed that I was able to do it.....even though it took me a LOT longer than twenty minutes. Thanks ifixit! Kim
As many people have pointed out, in some cases, like mine, the hold switch ribbon will be glued to the battery. Be very careful when removing the battery, but fear not, if the ribbon is completely torn, like mine was, the iPod will function as if it doesn't have a hold button at all.
You should warn that you could brake the lcd taking it apart which happened to me by following these steps. Now I need a !@#$ screen.
Just wanted to thank you guys !!
I replaced my 5th Gen. 60GB iPod battery last night, actually took less than 20 minutes.
Your instructions were perfect, and your "spudger" tools made the job a breeze !
Also, thanks to all who commented here to be careful with the battery cable when first splitting the case open !
Yeah, I could see myself breaking that if I had no warning, thanks !
Before the battery replacement I was down to about an hour or two of play time between charges.
After a full charge last night, I ran the iPod for 8 hours at work, and it's still going here at home 4 hours later !
Thanks again, it's like getting a brand new iPod !
- Jay
No problem whatsoever. Followed the guide (with the exception that I did not find it necessary, as noted, to remove speaker wire since I was only replacing the battery) and have now brought my 7 year old I-pod back to life! Very pleased as I much prefer the older (and yes bulkier) I-pod to the newer models. It suits my use very well. Thank you for making this available.
Great, my ipod is working again! I made some changes though which facilitated the removal of the orange battery ribbon cable from the brown latch (step 6). I actually cut the orange ribbon cable half an inch below the latch, which allowed me to open the ipod. This made it quite easy to lift up the brown latch and remove the cable due to better accessibility. I also changed the order when re-assembling: I first re-attached the ribbon cable of the new battery while the ipod was still open (as shown in the image of step 7) i.e. before placing the battery pack back in place., Once the cable was tight in the latch, I placed the metal back case of the ipod over the plastic front and at the same time pressed the new battery pack back in place onto the old adhesive. Made it much easier....
Great, my ipod is working again!!!
I made some changes though. I simply cut the orange battery ribbon cable in step 6 about 0.5 inch below the brown latch. Then I could open the ipod as shown in picture step 7, which made it easy to lift up the latch and remove the remaining ribbon cable (better accessibility). I also changed the order a little when re-assembling: first I re-inserted the new battery ribbon cable while the ipod was still open on the table, and only then turned the metal back case onto the plastic front and at the same time placed the battery pack back in place onto the old adhesive. This may also be helpful if no enough slack in the new battery ribbon cable.
I replaced the battery on an old ipod video 5th generation, which could not hold any charge. The new battery will hold a charge and play about seven songs, before stating that the battery is very low -- it goes from being completely full to saying it is low automatically, it doesn't show any transition. Because this is able to hold charge for a little bit, I'm wondering if the battery is defective or if I could have installed it wrong.
Last step: connect the battery cable. Push the clip (known as the "brown connector latch") back down and then insert the battery cable.
Also, when taking it apart, you just want to pry the metal back off. I tried to undo the clips that you see in step 3 and broke almost all of 'em. I had the whole thing a part: the wheel fell apart, hard drive came out. I used tape on the outside of the clicker well to make sure it was lined up. Put everything else back. Seems to be working, haha.
This worked amazingly. Surprisingly not expensive and very easy to follow instructions. I am very Thankful to ifixit.com because I was unable to find a store in town that could do this and was very frustrated since I have years of music on this ipod. Thank you!
It was easy to remove battery and u can buy extended life batterys on ebay that have 580mah and last twice the time for a 30gb ipod thats wat i did it was very easy to fix my ipod which i also bought on ebay for 16.99 the battery was only 2.99 and it was from new jersey
Nice guide, thanks a lot, but maybe you should add some steps how to actually replace the battery.
In my case, the retainer clips were brittle and little pieces of plastic simply broke off the clips. Now the front doesn't hold firmly onto the back, but I paid less than 50 Euros for a nearly 10 yr old iPod, so that little gap doesn't keep me from enjoying my music! :D
Headphone ribbon cable was the most frustrating part to re assemble. That top be honest took the longest. The plastic repair kit is a bit flimsy, but over all VERY,Very satisfied. Great job ' Ifixit '. Will recommend you strongly
Does the new replacement battery need to be charged before the ipod will work????
The battery I got read having half charge, and the iPod powered right up when I hit the wheel. I went ahead and charged it anyway.
larry -
...replaced in less than 10 mins. I don't think it's as hard to take the two halves of the case apart as has been reported...it just takes a little dexterity and finger strength. The little plastic prybars get you started, but aren't really needed around the whole perimeter. A jeweler's loupe or other magnifier makes steps #6 and #9 a lot easier.
Being patient and meticulous is very important but, completing this project is very rewarding
I was in and out of the device within 30 minutes while taking pictures to tweet later. It would have only been 15 at most without pictures. This is my second time in this iPod (the first time to replace he HD with a SDXC adapter to up the capacity by >10x. Fun Fun. It went smooth as always, but the battery was a PAIN to remove since the adhesive was practically baked on. I broke one of my opening tools too this time. But my iFixit toolset is like 5 years old, but was worth every penny. Buy a prokit & you'll use it all the time if you have a lot of electronics & friend who break their phones :).
I changed the old battery and the home button started to get really hot. I tried to turn on the iPod and a battery low warning appeared on the screen. I tried to charging the iPod and it freezes with the same warning in the screen. Does anybody knows what may cause this problem?
I'm getting this same issue. I had the issue with the battery low warning, then attached it to a wall charger, not USB to computer. From this it booted up and was able to display a few songs. But after 5 min of charging the home button was extremely hot. My iPod was still apart, and it appears that the logic board on back, maybe the processor, was extremely hot as well. I disconnected and let it cool, but not it is not turning on. FWI, I tried the battery from ifixit and it didn't work, and got these results with a battery from another provider. Any help with this issue? Battery source:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QSI...
When you say the case is difficult to open, you are not kidding! The actual battery replacement took about 3 minutes, compared to the 15-20 to get the case open. Thanks for the instructions. Very helpful!
My iPod has been dead for a long time, but I finally decided to repair it. The first step, I thought, should be the battery - and I was right...
There seemed to be a coating on the HD bumpers, the coating of the surfaces that were exposed that burned my fingers - I can only think of battery acid. It wasn't awful, and nothing looked damaged, yet, but I am replacing the back cover and a number of other components in order to be certain I don't run into further problems.
The short story is that my iPod started up for the first time in five years (I think it's five years) which is REALLY GREAT! Used the tweezers to pop up the battery cable connector, though - the plastic tool seemed too large/chunky.
Awesome guide! Thank you!!!!
Instructions helped tremendously. I have to admit though that better instructions are needed on how to undo the clips taking the face off. I broke a few of mine. When you go to remove the battery, you'll see another cable under the battery. Be sure to put the tool where shown to avoid it. If you hurt the other cable, you'll have to replace it also. You don't want to do that!
I replacced battery and put everything back, this is what the screen says
any ideas?
Figured it out after looking through apple support: when Ipod is fully drained it will not start up for roughly 20 minutes, I left it plugged in and eventually it turned on
Not used to repairing things so it took me twice as long as expected (40min). It was tricky opening the cover, partly because i didn't interpret the instructions well enough, "Gently glide the iPod opening tool on the top of the display", missed the GLIDING part. No problem removing the headphone and battery ribbons. Unexpected glitch when lifting the hard drive; two small plastic pieces fell out from the left and right side of the bottom of the ipod (where the charger is connected). At first I didn't realize where they came from but was able to figure that out and put them back.
Ipod is now charged and working. Instructions are very well detailed - thank you.
took me 15 minutes to replace battery. hardest part is opening the case and then trying to see those small little connectors. But I did it! an old 30gb ipod video that was put away for years is back in service.
To share your knowledge in the way you do is to be highly commended - Thanks so much!!
Great hep here! But, after replacing the battery and during charging, I heard the HDD clicking noise and then it says "Please wait, very low battery" and the cycle repeats again after whole night of charging! What's wrong??
TIP: before prying out the old battery, use a hair dryer to heat up the back of the metal plate so that the glue that stick the battery on will be soften and easy to pry off, but be careful of another ribbon cable just beneath it!
The instruction is great, but the battery ifixit sells is very bad. The connector with the pins is shorter than the original, so the iPod won't start. So don't buy your battery here :)
I checked with batteries plus and they wanted $70 just for the battery. I was VERY doubtful that ifixit was going to sell me a battery AND the prying tool for 15 but I figured what the !&&* and ordered it anyway. I was fully expecting to find only the tools.
In less than 15 minutes I had the new battery in and managed not to break anything. KUDOS to ifixit.
I would like a warning on the instruction NOT to pull the bottom off the top because I did pull the battery connector from the bottom part when taking the ipod apart. and the prying tool does not fit under the battery retention clip. but... now I'm just being picky.
Thank you to everyone there for restoring a little of faith in the free enterprise system. proving that you don't have to gauge people in order to make an honest buck.
IFIXIT will be my first stop from now on.
hardest part is getting the back off. otherwise it was very simple. be careful, small and delicate parts. great guide, read it before starting!
same problem after battery replacement;
"Please Wait
Very Low Battery"
That's the fault message I started getting after iPod sat in car couple days, then it would come to life after few minutes. It wouldn't hold a charge, typical scenario, full charge indication at first, then drops off quickly and shuts down. Eventually got fault message "Connect to computer and use iTunes to Restore". I knew the original battery was suspect, so started there. I too wondered about the condition of these "new" batteries, but tried anyway. Now I have the same problem reported by others here. noting seems to have changed after replacing battery. Wondering if a second fault occurred in addition to the original battery life issue. tried the device reset procedure, not change. Have not yet measured battery voltage on new battery. Researching the second fault message "Connect to computer and use iTunes to Restore" before revisiting the battery.
Hi! Replaced the battery with instructions and it was successful! My 5th gen 30gb video ipod powers on as normal! But there are now 2 unusual new issues:
1.) Click wheel is no longer responsive. I am able to hold Menu + Select in order to reset; but I cannot use the click wheel for any other reason. I can't scroll, select anything, which means I cannot press Rewind + Select in order to run a diagnostic test. Previous to the battery replacement, I'd never had any issues with the click wheel.
2.) I cannot get the ipod to snap close on the side that has the headphone jack/hold ribbon. I've checked everything, I cannot get it to snap on one side.
Am I out of luck and need to now also replace the click wheel? Is it a larger issue like the logic board?
So I managed to replace the battery with the replacement one and it was working ok till it ran out of charge. Now it says very low battery and even when its plugged to the charger (both; wall and computer, even with different cables) can someone tell me what its causing the batteries to burn out?
Also, when charging it felt pretty hot! It won't charge no more, doesn't turn on! Used wall charger, usb to computer and used different cables!! I think I only used it once at work (with replacement battery, it lasted from first full charge till it died on me the following day)
I don't want to buy another battery if it's going to happen the same thing! Please help!!
Whats the actual Mah of this battery when viewed in the diagnostic mode ? Is this battery the same as https://ebay.to/2ADGeDC ?
Excellent instructions! Took a bit longer than 20 minutes because the case is so difficult to pry open, but once it started to open, it was fairly easy to complete the rest of the steps. My iPod is currently charging and I hope to be enjoying my music again later tonight. Thanks for the great guide and pictures.
Installed everything as described in the tutorial. I did have one of the brown latch's legs break off, but did manage to get it seated back in there with the ribbon attached. Getting nothing but "Please Wait. Very low battery." I disconnected the battery ribbon to confirm that this message would come up if I hooked it up to a USB port and it did, but the ribbon feels very secure in the socket. Help?
The video instructions were perfect and the tool kit that came with the new battery was excellent. What a great company. I now get to use the iPod for many more years.
What a great tutorial - that pic of the retaining clips was especially helpful. Opening the iPod is 95% of the work when replacing the battery - the actual replacement is so easy, a 3rd grader could do it. Some words of advice for anyone attempting this project:
Plastic tools you may receive with your replacement battery will be useless. Buy a metal iPod opening tool, or find something small and thin around the house - a flathead screwdriver or metal cuticle pusher would work finely (the latter of which I used to open mine).
It's easy to crack the front case when opening your iPod. I didn't mind since my iPod is already so beat up, but unless you want unsightly cracks in your front panel, take care.
It's also easy to bend the metal back casing. I bent it around the charging port and while the damage is negligible, it's still something to watch out for.
Additionally, I feel that disconnecting the headphone cable is unnecessary. It's very easy to work around, and doesn't inhibit you from opening up the iPod fully.
After I snapped the case closed I saw two small rubber pieces left behind on the work surface! Looks like they surrounded the charging port. Should I crack the case again to install these?
thanks for the great instructions! most surprising part was that i didn't break the cheapo plastic tools. used a couple guitar picks too. and the tip of a metal blade to release the battery cable from the motherboard connector. i was fortunate that the case came apart without too much trouble and the old battery just took a few minutes of gentle rocking to come loose (and the audio cable below the battery was attached to the case and not the battery) … the cheapest offer i got from a pro to do the same job was $119, so i feel as though i should go out and celebrate … but all the bars and cafes are closed due to covid now. oh well. hang in there
I just changed the battery and first everything seems fine, but my iPod won't charge. What did I do wrong?
Be VERY careful and inspect your NEW battery! Mine turned out to be 1.5 mm thicker than the iPod original and guess what, I tested it out with the iPod half open, everything worked great, it fully charged and maintained the charge and when I'm about to close the iPod again…real tight fit on the upper half, I pushed more and…display got cracked; it turns out some chinese replacement batteries are just a tiny bit thicker and thus the back cover wont close properly; DO NOT FORCE IT IF YOU NOTICE IT'S OFFERING RESISTANCE! instead take that thick battery out, compare it to the original and re-order the proper size if it wont fit within the space!
Battery went in easily, no problems. I followed the instructions on the battery calibration and charged it up full + 2 hours. I then used it, unit worked flawlessly until it turned off due to low battery. Now, it won't boot up at all even when connected to the charger, the apple logo stays dim. Tried hard reset and boot into disk use mode, both do not work. Took it back apart, disconnected the battery and tried again. Screen came up saying very low battery and then apple screen dim and no boot. Same charger and cable have been used. I would suggest not doing the battery calibration as I think this did something to my unit and it does not work now.
Just broke the hold switch and the headphone jack but luckily I'm getting another iPod to attempt it on
Great instructions! Successfully completed in about 20 minutes. A few notes: like others, I found the opening too is made of WAY too soft plastic. The sharp edge you need to separate the halves gets blunted almost immediately. It can still work, but the more times you need to insert it the less effective it is each time. Best results for not breaking the clips are to use the opening tool to pry the metal away from the front panel, but DON'T rock or twist it to pop the clips loose. Doesn't work and blunts tool edge. Just pry away from center of device and then use a fingernail or other tool to lift the front away from the metal back. Without a little positive lift the clips won't pop apart and stay separated. I also didn't remove the headphone ribbon and I don't know why you would. More work, more risk and no real benefit. Just be gentle to move the two halves of the case together once they're separated if you need to change angles for grip, etc. Basically skip steps 8, 9, and 10. Voila!
2006 ipod 60GB now operating as new. Hardest part was reattaching the orange battery cable - found a 2.5X magnifying lamp very useful to see what's going on.
DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY on their repair kit if you have a 6th/7th gen iPod video (thin plastic frame instead of the thick one pictured in the review guide). The opening tool is too thick to fit in the gap between the plastic front frame and the back; you're going to need something else to open it. Wish I could leave this on the replacement kit product page, but for some reason, ifixit doesn't even know I ordered one of their replacement kits...
What can I use instead of the specially made toolkit to unlock the shell? Thank you, I will also buy the toolkit later but for now I cannot.


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This warning is not usually seen in the binary options market, but that does not mean that there are no brokers issuing this kind of warning. It is only because the regulated brokers do not usually release this information. If you are trading with a broker who is warning you about blacklisted traders, then you should be worried. This means that the broker was able to find out or either someone who used to work for or is currently working for them pointed out that there are some brokers operating with their name illegally.
4- Suspended Traders
Any trader who has been suspended by a regulated binary options exchange should be avoided. If the broker found itself in trouble due to its dealings with this kind of trader, it can probably happen to you also. You will need to ask yourself if it is worth taking the risk of using this kind of service. It is not worth it unless you really have no other choice.
5- Caught Red Handed
When trading binary options, you should not have to worry about being scammed. But if your binary options broker is caught red-handed, then you will end up with a big problem if you choose to trust this kind of broker. The reason why they are caught red-handed is that they are found to be issuing unauthorized or fake signals or trades through their platform. This means that the brokers are offering false information that can harm your investment. If you choose a broker who has acted like this before, then it is advisable to seek another option instead of using them again.
How to Find Recent Friends-&-Pro-Loans Warning?
The best way to check the latest warnings is to check the news sites. If there were major issues, the mainstream media might have reported them. The other way is to check the forums and sites where other traders share their experiences. This will help you get to know if the broker has been suspended. To make it easier, there is also a useful website that allows you to check any company's status, and this is called Marlboro Research.
How to Find Friends-&-Pro-Loans Scam?
The best way of finding out whether or not Friends-&-Pro-Loans is a scam or not is by checking their rating on Google. If there are many negative reviews about them on Google, then you should be very wary of this kind of broker. A quick search on the internet will show that there are many warnings about Friends-&-Pro-Loans and most of them seem to be legitimate.
Friends-&-Pro-Loans is a regulated binary options broker, but it might have received many warnings. It is not clear why it is issuing these warnings, but based on the comments in the comments section of the site, they are legitimate. Before you choose Friends-&-Pro-Loans for your next binary options trading venture, make sure to read all of their warnings and also research about them outside before making any decisions.
Warnings about Potential Threats by the Broker
If the regulator has issued serious warnings about the possible scams by a broker, you should not make the investment with brokerage companies. Your broker needs to be trusted and reliable because he is supposed to manage your funds. Every trader should check if the broker is safe from any type of warnings.
You should check the financial background of the broker. If he has experienced some problems in past, you should not make an investment with him. On the other hand, if you cannot find such information, consider that he might be one of those brokers who make money from their clients by trading under false names and identities. If he has suspicious staff members, you should not trust them because they could do anything with your money and keep it in secret forever without informing you about this matter. You should never leave money on a platform or account that is under the control of such people.
Avoid Broker with many Complaints
Unfortunately, if you want to work with one of the biggest binary options brokers in the business, then you are going to get some complaints. Even if your broker is one of the most reputable binary options platforms in the market today, you are still supposed to face some issues at one or another point. They have an excellent website that makes it easy for users to get started with their trading venture.
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'A Method for Prayer' by Matthew Henry is free at Scribd. and kindle and Smashwords the Apple iBook store and Nook.
The home site for 'A Method for Prayer' where there is a daily blog from the book is here
A free PDF file of the September 2014 revised edition is available, with an enlarged fully active table of contents- click here
This is from 'My Affection' in Matthew Henry's world-renowned prayerbook 'A Method for Prayer' -1710 edition. It was created as a Bible companion and reference for daily devotions. And is professionally typeset in a classic prayer-book format with wide margins and modernized spelling, and with all the cross references from Matthew Henry's original.
With added devotional prayers and Bible study aids from the publisher/author of this new blue expanded edition. –Featuring a collection of 700 short devotional prayers to the Godhead of Jesus Christ called 'My Affection' (that is, proclamations and praises of his many names, titles and attributes; being with you in worship and adoration before his throne as you think upon them throughout the day and meditate in the night watches; God has said in Philippians 4:8 & Psalm 63:6.) – A poetic setting of Psalm 119. –A Glossary containing 2400 words of the King James Bible. –And a daily Bible reading plan.
A free audiobook of 'A Method for Prayer'
Chapter 1- Adoration
Chapter 2- Confession of sin
Chapter 3- Petitions and requests
Chapter 4- Thanksgiving
Chapter 5- Intercession
Chapter 6- Addresses to God upon particular occasions
Chapter 7- Conclusion of our prayers
Chapter 8- A paraphrase on the Lord's prayer
Chapter 9- Some forms of prayer
A Printed edition is available.


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Well, what a ride!
Two years ago today, we clicked 'publish' on our Amazon KDP account.
200,000 downloads and 175,000 + sales later and here we are!
And those totals are just for Sugar & Spice. I haven't tallied up the sales for the other books, but it's fair to say we are within kissing distance of a QUARTER OF A MILLION SALES.
Let me repeat that: 250,000 people have downloaded our books.
That would fill Old Trafford 3.3 times over.
They call OT The Theatre of Dreams.
It is certainly a place where you can live out your fantasies and leave life behind for an hour and a half. I know. I've done it many times. What I didn't ever dare dream about, was that, one day, people would want to read what I had written. That the inner-bowels of my imagination, spilled out onto the page like a gutted pumpkin, would interest anyone.
Twenty four months ago (that is 730 days, 17531.6 hours) Mark Williams and I had a dream.
We dreamt that if the agents daren't take on our book, that the public might give it a chance. They might read it. Hell, they might even enjoy it!
I just came across some old emails. One of them, was a rejection from our now hard-working agent. She loved the book, but daren't take it on. Then the ebook revolution started and publishing changed forever. The gatekeepers realised (well, some of them) that they didn't hold the only key anymore. Hey, newsflash! The readers will decide! Look at Twilight and Fifty Shades. (I'll just dump this rather heavy case right here shall I?)
Have a look at this:
I made up a name. A name that no-one else had, that would only link to us on the search engines. It is no secret that the name was a combination of my fave character from Ab Fab and the surname of someone I worked with that I rather liked.
I made this cover myself. No-one had ever heard of us.
I spent 3 days working out the HTML coding for formatting the book. I took a tutorial on how to work out KDP. I started a blog. I did interviews for other blogs. I joined a million sites, set up a facebook account, I tweeted, I actually started to think that one person might want to read what I/we had written. Then…
What??? Are you insane? We have just published a book that was over ten years in the making. Our blood, guts and glory are woven into every word that has spilled out onto that page. What do you mean you don't want to read it?
Me and this shy, long-haired, latte-guzzling bloke that I met on the net have something to say, you WILL listen! 😉
And listen you did – eventually.
After some meagre and frankly embarrassing sales figures for the first 4-5 months, Sugar & Spice took off and we have never looked back. We hit the number two spot on Amazon UK and I THINK, we were even number one for a brief hour, losing out on the top spot to Gordon Ferris and his Hanging Shed. We were the first indies to ever hit that spot and we stayed in the Top 100 for over three months until Amazon mysteriously 'lost' our book for almost four weeks. Who knows how long it might have stayed there? Anyway, despite that minor blip, Sugar & Spice has been in the Top 100 of its category ever since and we still sell 100s of copies a month. It reached number two in the Waterstones chart and is still at number 5 in Police Procedurals on Kobo. It has since been translated and published in France as Paraphilia.
We owe a lot to that book. We owe a lot to each other, Mark and I.
Speaking of my partner in crime (literally), I found this today. This was one of the first email exchanges between Mark and myself after he had reviewed Equilibrium (now called Dark Halo and STILL not finished!) on youwriteon and we began talking. How polite we were to each other back then! 😉
Hi Mark,
Nice to have a bit of information to put to the name!
Many thanks for the link to your blog, I will be reading regularly from now on and will take your advice on writing my own.
I have always been a tad wary of venturing into the social vamp scene as I was unsure of how much of Equilibrium to put 'out there' so to speak. I am mindful of the fact that I could end up with people already having read most of it before I actually finish it! But hey, if you say it sits well with agents etc to have a following, then it sounds like a good idea to me.
Personally, I am not a writer of any description. I am a 37 year old H&S Manager and have had no formal training other than a writing course that I bought off the internet some years ago, hence my speedy acceptance of your kind offer to review my work!
I am learning all the time (mostly from YWO) and am trying to apply everything that I am learning to what I have written so far, so I hope you understand when you find a plethora of mistakes later on in the book!
As I explained before, I am well aware of the fact that my writing needs a lot of 'fine tuning' but I hope eventually to have something in a publishable state. I have been at this book for so long now (I started it almost 10 years ago! And have not touched it for long periods of time, sometimes years) that I decided this year was the year to blow the dust off and finally finish it and move on to something else hopefully. I didn't have a great deal of time to write before and only ever spent an hour or so here and there on it, but recently, now that I have finished studying/training for work etc I am spending a lot more time on it and receiving positive reviews on YWO is giving me the impetus I need to move it on to a conclusion (I think I may be able to use the angel angle somewhere there too).
So, please be patient with my writing and please do not hesitate to point out where I go wrong, I will take everything on board as I am just so grateful for your giving up your time to help me.
I intend to read your chapters tonight on YWO and will submit a free will review later too, if it helps!
Can't wait to hear what you think and if you continue to enjoy it. I have some reservations about the whole Diary of murders (this will make sense as you read on) and I am not sure how else to weave them into the plot, so please feel free to comment on that too.
Hope to hear from you soon and thanks again.
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From: Mark
To: email@example.com
Sent: Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:58
Subject: Re: Equilibrium
Many thanks, Sarah.
As per previous email, I've managed to successfully download Equilibrium, and can't wait to read it. It makes a welcome change to be reviewing something from choice rather than as an assignment!
A little about myself, to put any commentary in context.
I'm a self-employed tutor / freelance writer with a past record in TV, theatre and journalism and now working on becoming a novelist myself, hence my finding your work on youwriteon.
So a professional writer of sorts, but NOT a novelists' agent or publisher (I have to jump through the same hoops as you to get that far!).
I've just started a new writers' blog and shall be commending Equilibrium on it. (Obviously as you've put your work on youwriteon you're happy to have it in the public domain.) Being a new blog (I've just moved to this area) it won't have much of a following initially, but hopefully will soon build up, and increase Equilibrium's public profile.
If you haven't got a blog yourself I strongly recommend you do so. They can be enormously useful in promoting your work and yourself, with a literally millions worldwide as your potential audience. I would imagine that linking to writers circles and especially chat-groups centred around vampire-style stories would prove enormously beneficial in the long-term. (Demonstrating an on-line following for your work is a sure-fire way to get an agent's interest!)
Always bear in mind that publishers and agents receive literally hundreds of submissions every week, which is why it is imperative to have a final product as near perfect as it can be, to get someone to give it a second glance and forward it to the next review stage.
As I think I said in my initial review, the reading public's interest in this genre is beginning to wane, with angels apparently the up and coming theme, but don't let that worry you. I think Equilibrium, if say published two years down the line (a realistic timescale given you are only two-thirds through), will be ideally placed to capture the hearts and minds of the mid-teen Twilight readership who will by then be late-teen / early twenty-somethings looking for more mature storylines.
Anyway, I shall not distract you from your writing any longer.
I'll get back to you as and when I can and let you know my thoughts
Best wishes,
Well, what a long way we have come since then! We have now published 5 full-length novels, 2 anthologies, 2 (s0on to be 3) kids shorts and 9 novella/shorts (although some under a different name) and we are hard at our second Rose Red Rhyme and book 3 of the Rose Red series, as well as many other projects. As you saw earlier, Mark isn't one for working on one thing at once! 😉
So where do we go from here? Well, the honest answer is, we don't know. Not for sure. We have a million and one projects bubbling along and one day, hey, we might even finish Book One of the Dark Halo series. That'll be a day to celebrate when that finally hits the virtual shelves. I originally started that one in 1992! But for now, we will just keep doing what we do. Bringing readers reasonably-priced, quality stories, because our readers deserve the best. Let's face it, without you, we wouldn't be having this conversation…
Here's to the next twenty four months and whatever they might bring!
Related articles
- Start 2012 with a bang! 'Sugar & Spice' wins indie mystery award! (saffinadesforgesblog.com)
- Announcement: Print versions of our books now available direct from Amazon (saffinadesforgesblog.com)


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Canned pumpkin puree
Wash your pumpkin to remove any dirt. Using a large chef's knife, cut the pumpkin into 6 or 8 wedges, depending on the size of the pumpkin.
The easiest way to remove the seeds and pulp is to use a filleting knife along the inside of the wedges. With a little practice, this will leave little or no scraping needed.
Arrange the pumpkin wedges in a large roasting or sheet pan and bake, uncovered, for one hour at 325 F, and two more hours at 300 F.
The meat should be tender all throughout, and not watery under the dry skin that formed. Turn off the oven and leave the door cracked for ventilation. Let the pumpkin cool and continue to dry for several more hours.
Remove the skin and any exceptionally dry or leathery parts, and puree thoroughly.
Please note that most of the dry surface of the meat is still sufficiently tender to be used, but probably not the stem corners. Because the pulp is so dry, it will take several minutes with the food processor, and a number of stirs and scrapes, before the pulp liquefies enough to turn over by itself and puree properly. Once it does this, a good minute or more of pureeing will result in a wonderfully smooth, pumpkin paste. Store in an air-tight container and keep in the refrigerator.
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Dr. Jeff Hersh: Severe morning sickness may require hospitalization
Q: I had morning sickness when I was pregnant, but my best friend has it so badly that she has needed to go to the emergency room multiple times. Is this normal?
A: Nausea and even some vomiting during pregnancy, colloquially referred to as "morning sickness" (although this is clearly a misnomer as it may affect women at any time during the day, and even to some extent throughout the entire day) is extremely common, affecting over 80 percent of pregnant women. Although these symptoms typically start around 5 to 10 weeks gestation, peak around 11 to 13 weeks gestation and usually resolve by around 12 to 16 weeks gestation, for up to 10 percent of women, symptoms continue through week 26 and even up to the time they deliver. Some researchers have conjectured that mild nausea/vomiting during pregnancy may be protective of the fetus, possibly by making mom more sensitive to potentially toxic foods/ingestions; women with "morning sickness" may have a lower incidence of miscarriage and stillbirth.
For about 0.3 percent to 2 percent of all pregnant women, the nausea and vomiting are severe enough to cause weight loss, volume depletion (colloquially called dehydration), imbalance of blood electrolytes and/or nutritional deficiency; this condition is called hyperemesis gravidarum (HG).
The cause of HG is not really understood, although there are many theories:
* There may be a genetic component as the condition is more common in women whose mother suffered from it.
* The similarity of the symptoms to motion sickness have made some researchers suspicious that at least some cases are due to an "uncovering" of underlying vestibular disorders.
* Some women start to feel nauseous even from the smell of food, and so increased olfactory sensitivity may be a contributing factor.
* Hormonal factors likely play a role. There is evidence of increased thyroid gland activity in over half of women with HG. Increased levels of other hormones (for example hCG) may also play a role.
* Abnormal stomach emptying and/or digestive system contractions are common in women with HG, as is the presence of at least some amount of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and even helicobacter pylori (a bacterial colonization in the stomach associated with ulcers). So gastrointestinal changes with pregnancy likely contribute to HG.
* Whether as a cause or effect (not clear which), liver function is often at least mildly abnormal in most patients with HG.
* Blood lipids (cholesterol, triglycerides and/or phospholipids) are often elevated in women with HG.
* Psychological factors (such as a pronounced reaction to the increased stresses associated with pregnancy) may also play a role, although once again whether this is a cause or effect of the HG is not really known.
The diagnosis of HG is based on the severity of symptoms and the consequences of these symptoms (as above), and may be supported by findings on the physical exam demonstrating volume depletion (rapid heartbeat, low blood pressure and/or other signs of "dehydration"). When HG is suspected, blood tests to check electrolytes, liver function, thyroid function and even pancreas function may be indicated. A urine test will be done to help evaluate the patient's fluid status as well as to look for a possible urine infection (which could exacerbate the symptoms). Although imaging is not needed to diagnose HG, an ultrasound may be done to verify how far along the pregnancy is, to determine whether it is a single fetus or multiple and in some cases to evaluate abdominal organs to rule out other diseases.
Morning sickness is usually adequately treated with reassurance, avoidance of symptom triggers and careful oral fluid replenishment (small amounts taken frequently). Acupuncture and/or acupressure have been shown to be helpful in many women to alleviate symptoms. Supplementation with pyridoxine (vitamin B6) is often beneficial.
In severe cases (such as HG), anti-nausea medications, whether herbal medicines (such as ginger), over-the-counter medicines or prescription medications, may be required (remember that during pregnancy, all medications are to be used only if needed and under a healthcare provider's direction). For women who are volume depleted or who have electrolyte imbalance, intravenous (IV) fluid therapy may be needed. In very severe HG cases hospital admission for ongoing fluid replacement and symptomatic therapy may be indicated.
Although morning sickness is so common that it can be considered a normal part of pregnancy, HG is not. So women with severe symptoms should see a healthcare provider to be sure they receive the best care for them and to ensure a good outcome of their pregnancy.
Jeff Hersh, Ph.D., M.D., can be reached at email@example.com.


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Today's News: Our Take - Beauty and the Beast's Jay Ryan: The Forces Against Catherine and Vincent Are Pretty Strong
The cat, err, beast is out of the bag on Beauty and the Beast.
Just when Catherine (Kristin Kreuk) and her love Vincent (Jay Ryan) had finally devised a plan to throw off the NYPD, Tess (Nina Lisandrello) spotted Vincent on his way out of the burning warehouse and shot him. Immediately after, Catherine ran in and threw herself at the injured Vincent and pleaded with Tess not to fire again. On Thursday's episode (9/8c, The CW), will Tess reveal what she saw to her bosses? And will the heightened search for the vigilante cause the couple - who finally hooked up! - to split apart?
Last week ended with Tess shooting Vincent and with Catherine revealing her secret. Where does it pick up?
Jay Ryan: Tess' initial instinct is to run and get the hell out of there! Catherine almost straightaway professes her love for Vincent, but then Vincent pleads with Catherine that he will be fine and Catherine needs to go after Tess. He knows if Tess gets out of that tunnel system and gets to Joe and the NYPD, then it's over; there's no way out. So Catherine needs to tell her calmly what's going on and try to gain some humanity out of her friend and then give her some time to work out what the next plan is going to be.
Will Vincent try to reason with Tess?
Ryan: I'm excited for people to see the way Vincent and Tess sniff each other out and the way they communicate because they're both very similar.
Where are Vincent and J.T. (Austin Basis) going to live now that their place blew up?
Ryan: I wanted to live in the sewer, but I don't think they have a place yet so the sewers, for now, are their hideout
Viewers now know that Gabe (Sendhil Ramamurthy) is shady. Will Vincent and Catherine realize this?
Ryan: Vincent has this feeling that he can't put his finger on, and it's something he's never gone through, the way he reacts to this man. This throws Vincent off and he questions whether his abilities are off because Catherine trusts Gabe and thinks he's loyal and that he has a lot he can bring to this situation to help them. So that's where Vincent and Catherine might rub against each other in the wrong way instead of rubbing each other in the right way.
Vincent and Catherine finally got together! Will they remain happy or is it all downhill from here?
Ryan: I think they're in a great place at the moment and emotionally I think they'll stay there. But these are two people from opposing worlds and the forces against them are pretty strong. There are going to be bumps in the relationships as they try to make it work within the world they live in.
The show has yet to be renewed. Anything you want to say to the passionate fans?
Ryan: I'm just in awe of their dedication to the show and keep roaring!
Beauty and the Beast airs Thursdays at 9/8c on The CW.
View original Beauty and the Beast's Jay Ryan: The Forces Against Catherine and Vincent Are Pretty Strong at TVGuide.com